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UN Special Envoy to the Middle East: 'I leave the Gaza Strip in an even worse situation than before'

Political and social events from the Middle East, with exclusive reports and interviews. We also give you the perspective of a journalist from FRANCE 24’s Arabic desk. Every Tuesday at 5.45 pm Paris time.

Egypt: Who is behind the mysterious Black Bloc?

We head to Egypt, where a group of men calling themselves the "Black Bloc" has emerged, saying they exist to protect the protesters. Next, we meet the women in Syria who have taken up arms to fight for and against the current regime. Finally, we hear about a love story in Lebanon that has divided the country.